Jackson Heritage Association Oliver House Museum

02/21/2026

Today's Princess Tea Party at the Oliver House Museum was a great success! Thank you to all who attended.

02/21/2026

The Jackson Military Academy and School of Fine Arts began in 1899, and enrolled a total of 55 male cadets and 25 women. The academy offered courses of study in college preparation, commercial life, or fine art. In addition to the offered exercise for the mind, the Military Department implemented forms of healthy exercise in order to develop, enable, and qualify students to be more efficient in the classroom.

The hat pictured is an article of the male cadet's uniform, as also depicted being worn by Major Byrd and Captain Hartle in 1905.

To learn more about the Oliver House's historic wardrobe, visit us on Sunday, March 2nd, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM!

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02/13/2026

The piano in the Oliver House Museum is not only one of the museum's oldest artifacts but also one of the most fascinating.

George Frederick Bollinger purchased the Piano for his daughter, Sarah Bollinger, in 1815. The piano was manufactured in England and shipped across the Atlantic to Philadelphia. From there, the piano traveled by flatboat and wagon to Bufordville, MO, to the Bollinger's Settlement.

To learn more about the piano that once filled homes with music and camaraderie, visit us Sunday, March 2nd, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM!

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12/14/2025

Santa is here! 1-4 today at the Oliver House in Jackson. Free event!

11/26/2025

Step into the Christmas magic at the Oliver House! Our spaces have been curated to bring Victorian era Christmas decorating to life. Attend one of our events to learn more about the history and traditions of the season. We hope to see you there! 🎄

11/17/2025

The Historic Site Christmas Tour is just around the corner on November 30th, 2025. Each stop will have an activity or a small gift, fun for all ages! Bring your letters to Santa to the Oliver House! For tickets, visit the Cape Girardeau County History Center. We can't wait to see you there!❄️

Get your tickets this week! If you can't make it in-call us-we will deliver to you: 573-204-4240.

10/29/2025

The cold weather has us reminiscing about sunny days in our garden!🌞

Did you know that Marie's Garden was an effort done in collaboration with Cape County's Master Gardeners? The garden consists of native plants and flowers that were planted in the 1970s.
Comment below which of the flowers is your favorite!

And don't forget to visit us this Sunday, November 2nd, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, for house tours and more information about our beautiful garden!
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10/23/2025

Our friend Dr. Bill Eddleman asked to use this photo from our archive collection to help illustrate this story so appropriate to this season. Read on!

Among all the stories in Southeast Missouri history that have sparked tales of ghosts and hauntings is one that should have but has not.

10/15/2025

Then and Now:
Same home, 45 years apart. The Oliver House Museum has witnessed centuries of change in Jackson. Through preservation efforts, the Jackson Heritage Association has halted time in a small part of our town.

Visit us on November 2nd from 1-4 PM for house tours to discover what other historic treasures lie inside!

05/20/2025

A brief history of the Oliver House Museum at 224 East Adams Street, Jackson MO

05/12/2025

The Jackson Heritage Association Oliver House Museum is a stop on this self-guided tour! You won't want to miss it -- we have period-correct sachets made from dried rose petals from our heirloom rosebush, a detailed map of the grounds with a history of Marie's Garden, plus story time and vendors.

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01/04/2025

Due to inclement weather expected Sunday, the Jackson Oliver House Museum will be CLOSED on January 5. We will reopen for tours February 2. Thank you, and stay safe!

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